Categories
AFNewsNG Logo
Crime Special Report

Kidnapping: Absence Of Witness Stalls Evans' Defence

Thompson Nsisongabasi

Jun 23, 2021

mail
"My lord, ordinarily we are ready to go on, but I'm surprised that the first defendant's (Evans) witness is not in court.

READ ALSO: How Suspects Used Fake Alert to Acquire 75m Mercedes Benz GLE In Kano

"My lord, we have even put her through as a witness and I am surprised that she is not here.

READ ALSO: Popular Islamic Cleric Found Dead In Zamfara

"I have been trying to reach her on phone but her line is switched off. I am praying that the court should give us a short date,ÔÇØ he said.

READ ALSO: How NDLEA Uncovered a Massive Lekki Drug Lab and Arrested Its Saudi-Bound Owner | SEE PHOTOS

Counsel to Evans's five co-defendants also agreed with Falabi's request for an adjournment.

READ ALSO: INEC Sued Over 'Missing' 55.9bn 2019 Election Funds

The sitting Judge, Hakeem Oshodi, adjourned the case until June 29 for the continuation of defence.

READ ALSO: 2 Billion Scandal: Inside Gavice Logistics, EFCC's Probe, and the Future of Its CEO

"All other defendants should bring their witnesses on that day so that the day will not be wasted,ÔÇØ Oshodi said.

Related Stories

""

— Thompson Nsisongabasi

Join the Conversation

Signed in as Member